The Gingerbread Man’s Lament
Name: _______________________
The Gingerbread Man's Lament
by Ruth Donnelly
Dear Santa,
I write my Christmas letter By the oven's fiery glow. 'Cause I've got dreams and wishes, Though I'm only made of dough.
I wish I had some cowboy boots, And a pair of stonewashed jeans. I know I'm just a cookie, But my fashion sense is keen.
A leather jacket would be great, Or, failing that, a sweater. These candy buttons aren't so cool-A zipper suits me better.
I'd really love some Ray-Ban shades To hide my raisin eyes. And a purple wool fedora, If they make them in my size.
So, thanks for listening, Santa. I thought it worth a try. But you'd really better hurry-They're finished with their pie!
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Name: _______________________
The Gingerbread Man's Lament
by Ruth Donnelly
1. The title of this poem is "Gingerbread Man's Lament." What does the word lament mean? (Use a dictionary if you're not sure.)
a. to express sadness or sorrow c. to express joy and happiness
b. to beg or plead for something d. to list things you want to have
2. List the six items the Gingerbread man asks Santa for.
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3. At the end of the poem, the Gingerbread man says, But you'd really better hurry-They're finished with their pie.
Why does he say this?
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4. Where is the Gingerbread Man when he writes this poem? _____________________________________________________________________________
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ANSWER KEY
The Gingerbread Man's Lament
by Ruth Donnelly
1. The title of this poem is "Gingerbread Man's Lament."
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What does the word lament mean? (Use a dictionary if you're not sure.)
a. to express sadness or sorrow c. to express joy and happiness
b. to beg or plead for something d. to list things you want to have
2. List the six items the Gingerbread man asks Santa for.
cowboy boots leather jacket Ray-Ban Shades Also accept: a zipper
stonewashed jeans sweater purple wool fedora
3. At the end of the poem, the Gingerbread man says, But you'd really better hurry-They're finished with their pie.
Why does he say this?
Santa had better hurry because he might be eaten soon.
4. Where is the Gingerbread Man when he writes this poem? He is in the oven, or near the oven. ("By the oven's fiery glow.")
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